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No Satellites or Drones Needed: Undersea Fiber-Optic Cables Can Now Track Whales

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:03:26 +0000

In other words, the cable does not hear whales—it senses the subtle water-pressure disturbances created by their movement.

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Singapore Harbors a New Deadly Jellyfish, Beach Tourists Urged to Stay Cautious

admin — Wed, 20 May 2026 06:51:16 +0000

Scientists have discovered a new deadly box jellyfish species in Singapore waters, raising fresh concerns for beach safety as venomous sightings increase near popular coastal areas.

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Ghost Spiders Turn Out to Exist in Indonesia Too

admin — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:26:35 +0000

A ghost spider no one knew existed has been discovered in Indonesia—rewriting what scientists know about spiders in Southeast Asia.

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They Said It’s ‘Monster Coral’ Hidden in a Remote Pacific Volcano

admin — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:37:17 +0000

This ‘monster coral’ has survived extreme ocean conditions for centuries, raising new questions about how reefs endure climate change.

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Hidden in Limestone, This New Gecko Could Disappear Before We Know It

admin — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:48:15 +0000

This tiny gecko survived millions of years in isolation. Now its entire habitat could disappear in decades.

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Cats’ Famous Landing Skill Gets Scientific Explanation

admin — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:37:25 +0000

Cats are known for landing on their feet, but new research shows this ability is not just reflex. Scientists reveal how spine mechanics enable precise mid-air rotation.

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Why So Many Hedgehogs Die on Roads—and the Technology That Could Save Them

admin — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:39:54 +0000

Across Europe, the scale of the problem can be alarming. Several transport ecology analyses estimate that between 3 and 30 percent of local hedgehog populations may die each year due to vehicle collisions.

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Grassland Owls May Signal the Health of an Ecosystem

admin — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:10:02 +0000

As a result, their presence indirectly reflects the health of the entire food web, beginning with vegetation that supports rodent populations and extending to predators at the top of the chain.

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Koalas Can Recover Genetic Diversity After Bottlenecks

admin — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:18:35 +0000

The findings provide cautious optimism for one of Australia’s most recognizable species. Even after severe population crashes, koalas may retain the capacity to recover genetically—provided their habitats are preserved and their populations are allowed to grow.

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LCD Screen Waste Detected in Dolphins’ Brains

admin — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:34:32 +0000

Chemicals used in LCD screens that are discarded as electronic waste have been found accumulating in the bodies

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